Stephen Berrill OAA
Owner &
Principal Architect
Steve became a managing partner at ADA in 2006, and since then has been an integral player in the greater majority of the firm's work. His expertise ranges from schematic design to construction detailing and building code application. Steve also has extensive experience in the design and construction of multi-residential projects.
Jerry Kavanaugh
Owner & Senior Directing Partner
Jerry is ADA's founding member with 30 years' experience in architectural/interior design, construction detailing and project management. As Owner and Senior Directing Partner of the firm, Jerry has participated in every aspect of work conducted by ADA since the firm's inception and remains the driving force behind the team's collaborative efforts.
Tony Chau
Senior Project Manager
With over 24 years of experience at ADA and a passion for adaptive re-use projects, Tony has become the key project manager heading the firm's retrofit projects for nationally retailing clients. He has thus developed extensive working experience with many municipalities across Ontario and a wide range of design standards.
Shaun Parent
Senior Project Manager
With over 20 years of experience at ADA, Shaun possesses extensive knowledge of construction practices and detailing in both commercial and residential applications. His expertise also lies in drawing standards development for the office.
Jason Thibert
Senior Project Manager
Since joining the ADA team in 2009, Jason has contributed his extensive construction management experience gained through his previous work experiences in Vancouver and Houston to a variety of the firm's work. His passions lie in construction detailing and management for large-scale and high-rise commercial projects.
Erin Storey NCIDQ
Registered Interior Designer
Erin has been with ADA since 2012, and in that time has gained her NCIDQ certification and designed the interior spaces for a wide range of ADA's commercial and residential projects. Her passions lie in creating interior spaces for local businesses, offices and restaurants.
Kimberly Watkins
Senior Project Manager
Kim joined the ADA team in 2016 with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design from St.Clair College. She has managed a wide range of commercial projects ranging from condominiums, retail to historic adaptive re-use spaces as well as high end residential renovations.
Ryan Duby
Senior Project Manager
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. With past professional experience from both American and Canadian firms, his talents lie in architectural design, 3D visualization and project management at ADA.
Poleen Hazim
Associate
Poleen joined the ADA team in 2017 with an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology from St. Clair College. In that time, she has gained a good deal of experience working closely with ADA's principals on a variety of single-family and multi-residential projects.
Alexandra Scott
Associate
Alex holds an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology from St. Clair College and has been with ADA since February of 2018. She regularly works with the ADA's principals and project managers on a wide range of the company's commercial projects.
Tyler Fuchs
Associate
In 2019, Tyler joined the ADA team as a co-operative education student from St. Clair College’s Architectural Technology program and has since become a full-time employee after his graduation in 2020. His work primarily involves high-density residential and commercial projects.
Sarah Anderson
Associate
Sarah joined the ADA team in 2021 with an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology from St.Clair College. Her passions and area of expertise focus on residential construction with several years of experience.
Olivia Byrne
Associate
Olivia holds a Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science from the University of Windsor and is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology from St. Clair College. Since joining the team in 2021, she has worked closely with the principals and senior managers on a variety of commercial and multi-residential projects.
Kelly Jarrett
Office Manager
Kelly joins our team as an energetic professional holding a Business Administration Accounting Diploma from St. Clair College. She is at the heart of the company organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, accounts payable, payroll, general reception duties and much more!
Tom Kowalczyk
Associate
Tom joined ADA in 2022 with his Bachelor of Architectural Science from Ryerson University. He brings with him a wide-ranging background in residential architecture and a keen eye for 3D visualization.
Delaney McVeigh
Associate
Delaney joined ADA in 2022 with her Bachelor of Studio Arts degree from McMaster University and Master in Architecture from the University of Toronto. She is enrolled in the Internship in Architecture Program and with ADA’s guidance, hopes to become a licensed architect.